Salem Govt Hospital Evacuates Patients As Fire Engulfs Facility — PICS

The fire, attributed to an electric short circuit, originated on the first floor of the trauma care ICU and Ortho Post-operative ward of the government hospital. (Credit: ABP Nadu)

The fire was first noticed by the doctors and nurses from the operation theatre. (Credit: ABP Nadu)

No injuries were reported in the incident, and all patients were promptly relocated to other blocks for their safety. (Credit: ABP Nadu)

According to Collector Karmegam, the hospital administration immediately relocated 15 patients from the trauma ICU and 50 patients from the post-orthopaedic operative ward. (Credit: ABP Nadu)

The district Collector also spoke with the nearby hospitals including those run by private parties to treat the patients so that services would not be affected. (Credit: ABP Nadu)

Upon notification, Sevvapet fire tenders swiftly arrived at the scene and successfully brought the fire under control. (Credit: ABP Nadu)